Monday, 10 November 2025

First impressions: Rare edp, by Rare Beauty.

The essence of the perfect moment
Rare by Rare Beauty is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Warm and decadent with a touch of spice, this gourmand fragrance evolves with every passing moment. 

The composition highlights ethically sourced ingredients from various regions, contributing to its distinctive and refined character.

As much as I love the various facets of vanilla, I've had to accept that vanilla is a scent that doesn't always wear well on my skin, so I've learned to approach fragrances containing it with more caution than I used to. 

So I've been taking my time with testing Rare Beauty's first fragrance whenever I pass my closest Sephora store, and now want to share my first impressions ready for people finishing their Christmas shopping...

Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Speedy Review: Black Opium OVER RED edp, by YSL.

 Black Opium invites you to experiment with "the OVER RED rush"...

"A quest for experimental pleasure, highly disruptive, profoundly artistic, and excessively fragrant. A climax in true euphoria." 

The fragrance unites Black  Opium's classic signature with a new contrast for additional excitement. 

🚨Boots Star Gift alert 🚨

You can currently buy the 50ml bottle of YSL Black Opium Over Red for just £49 [usually £105]. 

I Really enjoy Black Opium during the colder months and i love the scent of cherries, but I've never come across a tester for this before. However I just HAD to pick up a bottle on the Boots app whilst I was picking up some Christmas gifts for family with such a huge saving.